Matta's condition offers inspiration for Ohio State

Thad Matta waves the net after Ohio State's advance to the Final Four. (Reuters Photo)

Yahoo Sports reports: Ohio State coach Thad Matta revealed this week that he wears an ankle-foot orthotic brace after losing all feeling in his right foot following emergency back surgery in 2007.

Matta's condition still leaves him off-balance and susceptible to falling while doing even simple household chores. Matta, 43, decided to put the issue out in the open, offering a different face for the handicapped in the world of sports.